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Medieval priest got support from the Church. But the belief at that time was that priestly service was service to humanity and as such little or no financial obligations were involved. But at this period a lot of priest are placed on salary

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In the middle ages, churches were financed by the nobility of each geographical area throughout the Christian nations. Priests were supported by the nobility, who, in turn received fealty and portions of all crops and products from the local population.

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